What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Engineer - GCP position at LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC?
LightFeather is seeking a Cloud Engineer – GCP who will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires expertise in infrastructure automation, cloud security, networking, and CI/CD pipeline development. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive cloud optimization and automation efforts in a high-security government environment.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape cloud automation and infrastructure strategies in a high-impact government environment.
- Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC
- Job Type: Full Time
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
- Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities:
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineering: Architect, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and resilient GCP environments to support enterprise applications.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain Terraform, Packer, and Jenkins pipelines to automate cloud provisioning and configuration management.
- Cloud Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, including IAM role management, encryption, and GCP Security Command Center to ensure adherence to federal standards.
- Networking & Connectivity: Configure and troubleshoot VPCs, subnets, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid cloud networking to optimize performance and security.
- CI/CD & DevOps Integration: Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Terraform to streamline deployments and cloud automation.
- Cloud Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize GCP resources using Harness Cloud Costs, Stackdriver, and cost analytics tools to drive efficiency and reduce spending.
- Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Operations: Support integrations between GCP, AWS, and Azure, ensuring seamless interoperability across cloud environments.
- Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level troubleshooting for cloud-based systems, ensuring high availability and rapid recovery from failures.
- Server Automation & Configuration Management: Develop and maintain PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripts for system administration and automated deployments.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to align cloud strategies with business needs.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- US Citizenship.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or DevOps, with a focus on GCP.
- Certifications: Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure or equivalent GCP certification preferred.
- Cloud Automation & DevOps: Strong expertise in Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps for automation and continuous integration.
- Security & Compliance: In-depth knowledge of GCP IAM, encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks.
- Networking & Load Balancing: Proficiency in configuring GCP VPCs, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Interconnect, and VPNs.
- Multi-Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS and Azure for cross-cloud integrations and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Scripting & Automation: Strong proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, Python, and JSON/YAML scripting for cloud automation.
Preferred:
- Experience with serverless computing, Kubernetes (GKE), and container orchestration.
- Knowledge of GCP Anthos, Cloud Functions, and App Engine for scalable deployments.
- Familiarity with incident response, disaster recovery, and high-availability cloud architectures.
Why Join LightFeather?
You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.
Commitment to Diversity
LightFeather is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
